Teacher of/Second in Computing
Sutton High School
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required ASAP
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2023
Job overview
A Second in Department responsibility is available for a suitable candidate.
Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Computer Science to highly motivated girls in our senior school, with small classes at both GCSE and A Level.
The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A level Computer Science, along with some KS3, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration. The department is rapidly growing and leads on an exciting Space Technology Programme across the GDST network, as well as taking part in a range of computing and robotics competitions and projects. Computer Science is thriving here and this is an exciting time to join a growing team and to encourage more young women into this key area.
It will be essential that you are able to use Python to a high level, and/or another high-level language, and knowledge of robotics is desirable.
This role would be ideally suited to an ECT, looking to join a supportive department and faculty, with superb ECT provision for professional development. Experienced teachers are also most welcome to apply, as are those who are unqualified but keen to share their passion for computing, coding and programming.
The role is offered as full or part time, with a responsibility allowance available for a teacher willing to lead on GCSE Computing.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our GCSE results placing us 63rd in national rankings in 2022.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.
Why Sutton High School?
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 9/10/2023.
Interviews will take place the same week.
Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) – the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 900 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and with specialist contemporary learning facilities such as Design Studios, a Ceramics Room, an Emilio Reggio EYFS Building, an amphitheatre and Oracy Space.
Both Senior and Prep schools hold strong positions in the top schools nationally and attract girls from a wide geographical area and variety of backgrounds, resulting in an inclusive school community where individuality is celebrated and girls are fiercely independent. Our values of Courage, Truth and Joy are at the heart of all we do.
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent schools in the country, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Examination results at Sutton High are consistently high and significantly above the national average. In the summer of 2023, girls achieved 75% 9-7 grades at GCSE, with over half of grades at 9/8.
Our girls benefit from expert advice and guidance about higher education and the world of work, as we have our own specialist who organises interviews, work experience placements and careers fairs and the majority of pupils go on to study at Russell Group universities.
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